How is my purchase packed?
Shipping & Collection · Revised 3 August 2026
Paper and parchment are interleaved with acid-free tissue, supported flat or in a purpose-made folder, enclosed in a rigid archival board sandwich and then double-boxed with a moisture barrier. Framed works travel with glass taped or, where the value warrants it, in a bespoke travel frame.
Share
Related questions
Related guides
4 min read
Preserving Rare Books
Books are robust objects that fail in predictable ways. This guide covers shelving, handling, environment and the interventions an owner should never attempt.
Read the guide
4 min read
Preserving Manuscripts
Manuscripts are unique, and their materials behave differently from printed books. This guide addresses parchment, ink corrosion, seals and the housing that manuscript material requires.
Read the guide
4 min read
Preserving Works on Paper
Light is the principal threat to drawings, watercolours, prints and photographs, and its effects cannot be reversed. This guide covers framing, glazing, display periods and safe storage.
Read the guide